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Vinton council adds Mardi Gras and Memorial Day to town holidays
Summary
The Vinton Town Council unanimously amended Ordinance No. 388 on Jan. 20, 2026, to add Mardi Gras and Memorial Day as recognized town holidays and approved rescheduling the Feb. 17 meeting to Feb. 24 because of Mardi Gras.
The Vinton Town Council voted unanimously on Jan. 20 to amend Ordinance No. 388 to add Mardi Gras and Memorial Day to the town’s list of recognized holidays.
Council Member Starring moved to amend Ordinance No. 388; Council Member Loyd seconded the motion, which carried without recorded opposition. The council also approved rescheduling the Feb. 17, 2026 regular meeting to Feb. 24, 2026, noting the conflict with Mardi Gras observances.
Under the motion, the ordinance text will be updated to include the two holidays. The transcript did not specify an effective date for the change or whether town offices will observe both holidays immediately; those details were not specified in the meeting record and will require follow-up for implementation timing and administrative guidance.
The action came during the mayoral items portion of the meeting. Mayor Bonnie Jo Bahnsen presided. The council’s procedural approvals at the start of the meeting also included routine motions to approve the December 2025 minutes and bills.
